Random Hearts

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Random Hearts

R

Released Oct 8, 1999

2h 13m

Drama

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After a plane crash in which both their spouses are killed, Sergeant Dutch Van Den Broeck (Harrison Ford) and Congresswoman Kay Chandler's (Kristin Scott Thomas) lives are connected. Their spouses were headed to the same address, with identical keys, under Mr. and Mrs. plane tickets. The investigation leads to startling discoveries and an unexpected romance.

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Critics Consensus

Even Harrison Ford could not save the dull plot and the slow pacing of the movie.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

This might have been tailor-made by director Pollack to ease Ford into more straightforwardly romantic territory.

Jun 24, 2006

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Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

Looks more like a case of random minds.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 22, 2002

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Susan Stark

Detroit News

Beyond all its pointless circling around the center, Random Hearts tests audience patience by showing behavior far too long before explaining it.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a slow, somber drama that’s rarely as engrossing or compelling as its subject matter (and roster of talented performers) might’ve indicated...

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 29, 2024

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Tom Hutchinson

Radio Times

Sydney Pollack directs with real skill, convincingly portraying the emotional complications of middle-aged passion, and is aided by the marvellous performances of Ford and Scott Thomas.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 9, 2024

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Chuck Klosterman

Akron Beacon Journal

That kind of unorthodox (and perhaps unintentional) undercurrent is precisely what keeps Random Hearts interesting. Time and again, we see people reacting in ways that are unexpected, yet somehow realistic.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 30, 2023

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Jelisije J

A plane crash brings together two people who lost both spouses during the accident and find out that their previous deceased spouses had an affair with each other.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Kenneth P

I knew after twenty minutes where this movie was going, but it wasn't worth the ride. Watching paint dry would be more interesting. Sad because there was a good cast.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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Janice B

Nice, calm - beautiful people. Well acted. Can't that just be enough once in awhile.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/05/24

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John A

Has a fun idea that doesn't feel at all like it crescendos to it's real potential however I still had no qualms sticking it through to the end

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Farah R

The stunning New York vibes and late 90s aesthetic aren't enough to compensate for the lack of good storytelling and mediocre acting. The leads have no chemistry, and their irrational decisions are infuriating. The movie is also stretched out on nothing substantial to plot or character development.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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Martin F

The chemistry is just not there in this film, but the other odd and difficult watch is the music that is played throughout it's very difficult to listen and watch there is a large disparity in what's happening on the screen and the music being played.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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Synopsis

After a plane crash in which both their spouses are killed, Sergeant Dutch Van Den Broeck (Harrison Ford) and Congresswoman Kay Chandler's (Kristin Scott Thomas) lives are connected. Their spouses were headed to the same address, with identical keys, under Mr. and Mrs. plane tickets. The investigation leads to startling discoveries and an unexpected romance.

Director: Sydney Pollack
Producer: Sydney Pollack
Screenwriter: Daniel Poniscan, Kurt Luedtke
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Rastar Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Brief Violence|Sexuality)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 8, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.1M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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